If you decide to take the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) exam to earn your HR certification, you have chosen to undergo an important pursuit in your career. These exams test you on what you should know to be a proficient human resources professional. You may begin to study before you're approved to test, so the application process often runs concurrent with your study efforts. Keep this cheat sheet handy for reminders on how to schedule your exam, information about what to do with your score report, and how to begin to recertify your credential. [caption id="attachment_277586" align="alignnone" width="556"] © tulpahn / Shutterstock.com[/caption]